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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Loyola University Maryland Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Saint Joseph's University Purdue BU| Catholic University of America | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Catholic University of America | WPI | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Catholic University of America for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $53,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at WPI than Catholic University of America ($56,000.00 vs. $53,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catholic University of America than WPI ($36,031 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 0.8% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($16,544 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 27.3% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($34,449 vs. $27,059)
Catholic University of America vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than WPI (57.5%)
Catholic University of America vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or WPI? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WPI and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Catholic University of America (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $24,100 more per year than Catholic University of America graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $58,600)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/